What is the content of Subject 4 in the driving test?

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StIsabelle
07/24/25 3:09am
According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the content of Subject 4 is safety and civilized driving knowledge questions, consisting of 50 questions. The questions are mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. After the implementation of the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, the Subject 3 test was divided into two parts: the road test and the safety and civilized knowledge test, commonly known as Subject 4. It is not a separate subject, but since this test is conducted after Subject 3, people are accustomed to calling it the Subject 4 test. Officially, there is no Subject 4. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3. There is no limit to the number of attempts for Subject 4. If the first test of the day is not passed, an on-site retake is allowed. If it is still not passed, a new appointment is required, and no retake fee is charged. However, it should be noted that the validity period of the driving skill test permit is three years. If the applicant does not complete the test within the validity period, the results of the previously passed subjects will be invalidated. Subject 4 test precautions: Test time: The test time is 45 minutes. If 12 points (6 questions) are wrong during the test, the test will be terminated. Number of questions: Depending on the type of driver's license being tested, 50 questions are randomly selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank, with each question worth 2 points. Question types: The question types include true/false questions (1-20), single-choice questions (20-40), and multiple-choice questions (41-50). The test questions include animation questions, picture questions, scenario recognition questions, and text description questions. Retake precautions: If Subject 4 is not passed, only Subject 4 needs to be retaken. The driving school will schedule the retake, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. No retake fee is required for Subject 4 retakes. Subject 4 test tips: Strengthen the error-prone areas and find the reasons for the mistakes. For marked questions, do not just look at the correct answers and memorize them. Refer to regulations, textbooks, or reference books to find the reasons for the mistakes and understand them. Categorize and summarize the test questions. Refer to the question bank analysis for classification and find similar questions: There are many similar questions in the question bank that are easily confused, so they should be taken out for summary and analysis. For example, the patterns for pedestrian, walking, pedestrian crossing, and pedestrian crossing warning signs are very similar and easily confused. When studying, categorize them to avoid mistakes. Find memory techniques: Many questions in the question bank involve numbers. Summarize the numbers to make them easier to remember. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. The Subject 3 test is divided into two parts. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. Subject 2 refers to the field driving skill test. Subject 3 refers to the road driving skill and safety and civilized driving knowledge test.
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BrantleyRose
08/10/25 10:45pm
I just passed the Subject 4 test recently, and I have deep feelings about it. The main content covers safety and civilized driving knowledge, including traffic regulations, road sign recognition, and accident handling. The test consists entirely of multiple-choice questions, which may involve how to react to sudden braking or what to pay attention to when driving in bad weather. While preparing, I used some apps to practice questions and found the content quite practical, such as the dangers of drunk driving and details like wearing a helmet when riding an electric bike. During my review, I learned that the question bank is updated from time to time, emphasizing prevention first, which helps students develop good habits. Actually, the test isn’t difficult, and the pass rate is relatively high, but it should be taken seriously because this knowledge is directly related to future driving safety. I recommend that beginners practice more simulations to build a solid foundation, so they won’t regret not learning well once they hit the road.
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